On May 16, 2014, the results from India's recent elections were announced. In a historic change of power, the BJP party saw its largest electoral victory, setting the stage for Gujarat's Chief Minister, Narendra Modi, to become the new Prime Minister.

During Rep. Schock's travels to India in 2013, he became personal friends of Narendra Modi. This video statement is Rep. Schock's congratulations to Modi and the people of India for an election that promises good things for both the United States and this strategic partner in the South Asia.